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AGRI 1050 - Introduction to Soil Science

Credit(s): 4

This course explores differences in soils; soil genesis; physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil; relation of soil to land use and pollution; soil management relative to tillage, erosion, moisture supply, temperature, aeration, fertility, and plant nutrition as an introduction to the study of agriculture.

Prerequisite(s): ACT Reading score of 19 or satisfactory placement scores or completion of Learning Support Reading

Corequisite(s): ACT English score of 18 or satisfactory placement scores or Learning Support Writing
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ACT Math score of 19 or satisfactory placement scores or Learning Support Math

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